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Dear Mr.Ruby, Mr. Shure, Mrs. Horseman and Mrs. Linton: I would like to express my appreciation to your professional support and guidance during the 3 overwhelming years. I was involved in a car accident. Mr. Shure came to my home and provided assistance the day after the accident. Then, your paralegals, Sandy and Dawn assisted me on each steps and kept me updated. Mr. Ruby answered my questions and phone calls. He tried and settled my case successfully. Your team professional services is the key in the success of my case. I will recommend your firm to my friend Thanks again!

-Lisa Zhang
I got into a really bad car accident and had no clue what to do. Luckily I called Portner & Shure. Thanks to them I did not have to experience the stress of talking to the insurance company's, or the hassle of gathering additional information about my case. Portner & Shure did it all. They handled all of my medical bills, and even provided a convenient chiropractor that was amazing and made me feel like myself again. They also offered a settlement that I was very pleased with.The staff were friendly and respectful. My questions were answered promptly and in great detail. I felt like I was in good hands throughout the entire process Portner & Shure is top notch. They exceeded my expectations. I recommend this law firm to anyone who refuse to settle for less.. Thanks again Portner & Shure for making this tragic experience a stress-free process and providing a satisfying result.

Jessica Tabron, Montgomery County, MD
First of all I thank God to be alive and I thank you for helping me with my case. God bless you all. It was a great pleasure. Thanks.

Angel Regina Reyes de Hernandez
Pam Brown was the paralegal that was handling my case. She was wonderful. She was always pleasant to speak with on the phone and she always kept me updated on my case. I think her professionalism is a testament to the entire team of Portner and Shure. Thank you guys for everything. Jun Jie Liu

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RECENT PORTNER & SHURE SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS

Prince George’s County, Maryland (SB Kenilworth Ave and Buchanan Street)

Case went to trial on October 05, 2009 and Judge rendered a Verdict of $17,500.00 plus costs

Attorney, Kevin A. Ruby, Paralegal, Sarah A. Sadler

(Terry Flowers vs. Verima Christina Powell) - Allstate Insurance, adjuster, Julie Johnson. Portner & Shure case number 207451

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

Pre-suit Offer $9,200.00

Medical Expenses + Other Damages: $6,309.09

Facts: Mr. Flowers was traveling Southbound on Kenilworth Ave when Verima Powell failed to yield her right of way causing a multi vehicle automobile accident.

County, Montgomery, Maryland (Old Columbia Pike)

Offer pre-suit was -0-. Trial verdict awarded in the amount of $6,227.00 on October 21, 2009

Attorney, Kevin A. Ruby, Paralegal, Esther You

(Yi v. Warner) - State Farm Insurance Company, adjuster, Chuck Gast. Portner & Shure case number 207173.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

Facts: Plaintiff was rear ended by the Defendant who drove his vehicle up on the sidewalk of Old Columbia Pike. State Farm Insurance Company denied liability indicating that the Plaintiff was the proximate cause of the accident by making an improper right turn and failing to yield the right of way to the Defendant.

County, Prince George’s, Maryland (University Boulevard)

Offer pre-suit was -0-. General District Court for Fairfax County, trial verdict awarded in the amount of $8,157.34 plus costs on September 14, 2009

Attorney, Kevin A. Ruby, Paralegal, Christie Rowland

(Pena-Gonzalez vs. Flores) - State Farm Insurance Company. Portner & Shure case number 207232.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

Facts: Defendant, Flores, ran a stop sign on University Boulevard and struck the Plaintiff’s vehicle. State Farm denied liability indicating conflicting stories.

Fairfax, Virginia (Nova Community College Parking Lot, (B-5)

Offer pre-suit was -0-. General District Court for Fairfax County, trial verdict awarded in the amount of $13,750.00 on September 08, 2009

Attorney, Kevin A. Ruby, Paralegal, Esther You

(Lee vs. Shin) - Allstate Insurance Company, adjuster, Millie Jimenez. Portner & Shure case number 207355.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

FACTS: Plaintiff was walking to her vehicle in a parking lot when the Defendant was turning into the lot and didn't see the Plaintiff and hit her head on. Allstate denied liability claiming conflicting stories.

County, Prince George’s, Maryland (Branch Avenue & Beech Road)

Settled: November 04, 2009

Attorney, Jonathan N. Portner, Paralegal, Sandy Horseman

(Perez vs. Brown) - Uninsured Motorist Claim, Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, adjuster, Suzanne Eaton. Portner & Shure case number 207554

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages - Left AC Separation

Initial Offer: $ 17,626.00 Settled: $ 20,000.00 (policy)

Injuries: Permanent disfigurement to left shoulder, neck and back sprain/strains.

Medical Expenses + Other Damages: $ 11,738.79, Lost Wages: $ 5,280.00

Facts: Defendant ran a red light and struck the driver’s side front of Plaintiff’s vehicle and forced him into another vehicle. The Defendant was uninsured.

County, Loudoun, Virginia (Rt. 9)

Settled at Pre-Trial Conference for $1,000,000.00

Attorneys, Kevin Ruby and Jonathan N. Portner, Paralegal, Sandy Horseman

John Doe v. Jane Doe, Portner & Shure Case Number 204875

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages - head injury/coma

Initial Offer - $50,000.00 Settled - $1,000,000.00

Injuries - wrongful death

Medical Expenses - $37,649.49, Funeral Expenses - $14,378.75

Defense Claimed that Plaintiff was only entitled to recover from the limits of the

Defendant driver’s policy and not the owner of the vehicle’s insurance policy, which was a commercial policy.

Facts: The Plaintiff was a passenger in the vehicle of the Defendant when the Defendant lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the center line and struck another vehicle head on. The Plaintiff died as a result of the accident. For confidentiality purposes the names of the parties cannot be disclosed.

Location: Layhill Road in Montgomery County, Maryland

Verdict awarded in the amount of $8,588.00 on January 26, 2010

Attorney, Kevin A. Ruby, Paralegal, Esther You

(Chang vs. Vogdes) - Erie Insurance Company, adjuster, Pamela Winters

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

Facts: Plaintiff was rear-ended on Layhill Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. He sustained soft tissue injuries. The offer pre-suit was $2,500.. Erie Insurance Companies, adjuster, Pamela Winters claimed the case was not worth more because Mr. Chang’s property damage totalled only $869.00. Suit was filed and a verdict was rendered to the Plaintiff in the amount of $8,588.00.

Location: Laskin Road and First Colonial, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Settled January 9, 2009; Punitive Damages Awarded

Attorney, Jonathan N. Portner, Paralegal, Sandy Horseman

(Powell vs. Doe) - Victorian Insurance Company, adjuster, Ryan Bergerich

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: soft tissue

Facts: Plaintiff’s medical expenses were approximately $5,000 and the injuries were soft tissue. However, the Defendant was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had a blood alcohol concentration over .15. The law in Virginia is that under those circumstances punishment or punitive damages can be awarded. As a result, punitive damages were demanded. A list of cases that recently awarded punitive damages were given to the adjuster, including one case in the same jurisdiction, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Defendant’s poor driving history and record was also pulled, and provided to the adjuster. The case settled for $45,000.

County, Baltimore, Maryland (I-795 and McDonogh Road)

Settled June 29, 2009

Attorney, Jonathan N. Portner, Paralegal, Sandy Horseman

(Blanco De Delcid v. Ferrara) - Erie Insurance Company

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages: Fractured ankle requiring surgery

Settled: $ 100,000.00 policy limits

Injuries: cervical fracture, right ankle fracture and right rib fractures

Medical Expenses + Other Damages: $ 44,688.47

Facts: Plaintiff was operating her vehicle eastbound on McDonogh Road, when the Defendant vehicle, traveling westbound crossed the center line and struck her vehicle head on, deeming her vehicle a total loss.

Complex Issue: The policy was only $100,000.00 and the defendant had no additional assets. Client netted, however; two thirds of the settlement amount.

County, Prince George's, Maryland (parking lot Lanham Severn Road)

Settled May 21, 2009

Attorney, Jonathan N. Portner, Paralegal, Sandy Horseman

(Fraley vs. Barahona) - State Farm Insurance

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURY

Damages - Crush injury to lower extremities.

Initial Offer: $ 237,521.00 Settled: $ 300,000.00

Injuries - Permanent scar to right leg, cerebral concussion, right ankle sprain, left knee sprain and multiple contusions and abrasions.

Medical Expenses + Other Damages: $ 19,120.51, Lost Wages: $ 18,400.00

Facts - Plaintiff was a pedestrian that was pinned between two vehicles. Collision occurred when Defendant vehicle made a left turn in front of oncoming traffic, striking that vehicle and forcing it to jump the curb and strike the pedestrian, pinning him between two vehicles.

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